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I live and work in Berkeley, California for the internet sensation Go Overseas. It's a pretty cool gig. I started this way back when I was teaching English in Taiwan for a couple years, and the site has evolved into a whole directory of opportunities to teach, study, volunteer, and intern abroad.
When I'm not fixing problems and taking names, you'll usually find me at the nearest beach, or playing soccer. I'm a passionate Barcelona FC fan and Spain supporter.
Articles by Andrew Dunkle
Interview with Jane Stanfield, International Volunteer Extraordinaire
Hi everyone! Today I'm happy to bring you an interview a longtime in the making. Back in October I connected with jane Stanfield, a well-known name in the volunteer industry, after she left a review of her volunteer experiences. I really liked her story and how she has incorporated volunteering abroad into her life. We agreed to do an interview to share her valuable insights and experiences with the Go Overseas community, and hopefully inspire more travelers to volunteer abroad along the way. It didn't happen all at once,...
Itching to study a language abroad but having a hard time deciding which would be the most practical?
Fear no more: Go Overseas presents a list of the 10 most widely-spoken languages in the world today*. Learn the benefits of each language and check out some of our study abroad language programs!
* Our results have been compiled using the 16th edition of Ethnologue, 2009. It should be noted that the statistics for number of speakers of each language are widely disputed and can vary greatly depending on the source.
Enjoy!
Andrew
Get ready to study abroad!
What you need to know:
So hopefully you have found a great study abroad program, been accepted and are now getting excited to start your study abroad adventure. Congratulations! Now its just a matter of preparing yourself for the big trip.
In order to make your transition abroad as painless as possible, we suggest you acknowledge the following Go! Overseas study abroad preparation tips and tricks.
Pre-departure Necessities
#1. Apply for a passport...
Andrew in Italy
So a lot of my day is actually spent off Go Overseas and on other websites and blogs. I really enjoy reading about and interacting with fellow travelers who are either teaching, studying, or volunteering abroad (this is actually the best part of my job). I recently came across a couple posts that were discussing 'what makes a good global citizen,' and why anyone should care. I personally think that there is no right answer that fits within everyones framework, but it is becoming an increasingly important concept to explore and discuss as more people seek out opportunities...
I can't think of a better way of appreciating a new culture than by taking part in one of its festivals. You'll find that some festivals are celebrated by an entire country, while others will be unique to a single city or region, but either way festivals play an important role in a culture's identity. To pay tribute to some of the more unique and outrageous reasons people celebrate life around the world, I put together this slideshow of 10 festivals that are definitely worth checking out. Enjoy!
I would also love to hear from anyone who has experienced any of these festivals, or wants to...
Does the thought of lying on a beach with nothing but a book just make you want to gag? Are you looking for the ultimate travel experience? Then you've found the right page! I've put together a photo gallery of some of the most incredible, thrill-seeking adventures I could find. These activities aren't for the faint of heart. You'll be zip-lining, diving, climbing, and leaping your way around the world. There's no point living if you can't feel alive.
If you've done any of these adventures I'd love to hear about it in the comments below.
Happy travels!
Andrew Dunkle
As you can probably imagine, we've received many inquires regarding our fall Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarships, and we appreciate your patience! Today, we're excited to formally announce one of the recipients of our $1000 scholarships. In total, we received over 700 applications during this scholarship session and we thoroughly enjoyed reading each one and learning more about why studying abroad is important to all of you.
We want to thank everyone who submitted an application this fall. Many of you came up with some very creative video submissions and we wish we could award scholarships...
Why do you travel?
The best way for me to explain why I travel so much is to simply state: it is an escape from the ordinary and a search for something extraordinary. If you are on this site and reading this, I am going to make a fair assumption that you too are searching for something beyond your own horizons.
But why do it? What makes seeing the Pyramids of Giza or enduring a 16 hour flight to Australia so satisfying? Why not stay close to home and visit that local museum you have never been to? First, you may be surprised to know that some people actually do this and feel no desire at all...
Inspiring Travelers: Go Profiles Monica Wong
Hello and welcome to another inspiring interview on GO! Overseas! In case you're new here, from time to time we like to profile some of the amazing travelers we meet, and learn about what inspires them to go overseas. This week we're excited to feature Monica Wong, an avid traveler who has also studied and volunteered abroad. Monica shares all of her experiences on the popular travel blog, A Pair of Panties and Boxers (more about the name later). We hope you enjoy the interview and please feel free to ask further questions in the comments below!...
Interview with Katie Olson from International Volunteer Card
Hello and welcome to another inspiring interview on Go Overseas. This week we're excited to interview Katie Olson from International Volunteer Card. Katie, and the rest of the awesome team at IVC, work hard to make volunteer travel easier, safer, and more affordable. The services they offer include travel insurance tailored specifically for international volunteers, unique discounts to stores such as Target, Barnes...
Hello and welcome to another inspiring GO! Overseas interview. This week we are excited to feature Charlotte Beauvoisin, a volunteer in Uganda who is working hard to save the local elephant population. Charlotte is the Marketing Development Manager for the Uganda Conservation Foundation (UCF) and is currently training a local team to continue her work after she leaves.
We hope you enjoy the interview and feel free to share further comments or questions below!
Be sure to also visit our Volunteer in Uganda page!
GO!: Let’s start with a brief introduction. Who are you, where are you, and what...
Hello and welcome to another inspiring GO! Overseas interview. This week we are excited to feature Brooke Roberts, a study abroad aficionado and mastermind behind the blog Inside Study Abroad. Brooke lives and breathes study abroad and is never shy about extolling the benefits of an overseas education. Be sure to visit her website and connect with Brooke on Facebook and Twitter We hope you enjoy the interview and feel free to share further comments or questions below!
GO!: Lets start with a brief introduction. Who are you, where are you, and what are you doing?
Brooke: I think most people...
Hello and welcome to another inspiring GO! Overseas interview. This week we are excited to feature Nola Lee Kelsey, the founder of The Voluntary Traveler network. Nola was born and educated as a zoologist and her passion for helping animals is unyielding. In addition to writing about volunteer projects, interviewing providers and volunteers for her podcast and articles, Nola is also a serial volunteer. Connect with Nola on Facebook and Twitter! We hope you enjoy the interview and feel free to share further comments or questions below!
GO!: Let’s start with a brief introduction. Who are you,...
Hello and welcome to another inspiring GO! Overseas interview. This week we are excited to feature John Dwyer, the man behind Over50andOverseas.com. John's site is a great resource for folks over 50 who want to find unique international volunteer opportunities. John started volunteering in 1991 with the Peace Corps and has since served in 14 countries and traveled throughout 50 more. We hope you enjoy the interview and feel free to share further comments or questions below!
GO!: Lets start with a brief introduction. Who are you, where are you, and what are you doing?
John: I am publisher of...
Hello and welcome to another inspiring GO! Overseas interview. This week we are excited to feature Gemma Pitcher, who is the volunteer coordinator for Fundacion Mariposas Amarillas. Gemma, and the rest of the Amarillas organization, work with poor neighborhood communities in Santa Marta, Colombia. Their goal is to invest time and resources in students to provide them a better future. They regularly bring on international volunteers, but pride themselves on working closely with the local community. Enjoy the interview and share further comments or questions below!
GO!: Lets start with a brief...
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| Hey Kim! Thanks for your | Tuesday, August 9, 2011 |
| Hi Jossy, Thanks for your | Monday, July 4, 2011 |
| Hi Brett, Thanks for your | Friday, July 1, 2011 |
| Hey Kay! That's really great | Thursday, June 30, 2011 |
| I'm clearly biased, but I say | Thursday, June 30, 2011 |
| Hey Maria! You mentioned | Friday, June 10, 2011 |
| I'm going to through Ecuador | Friday, June 10, 2011 |
| Hi Byron, To my knowledge, a | Monday, June 6, 2011 |
| Other excellent programs to | Monday, June 6, 2011 |
| Hey Cameron! That's great | Monday, June 6, 2011 |
